Addison's 15 Month Checkup

We took Addison to her 15 month checkup yesterday morning. She has grown up so much since her 12 month appointment. Instead of us carrying her into the patient room, she walked her little self in there and smiled at everyone along the way. Instead of eating the paper off of the table, she wanted to walk around and try and open the door. She has definitely turned a corner in the past 2-3 weeks. So here's what Miss Addison is up to these days:

• Weight: 21.3 lbs (25%) , Height: 30.5" (50%) , Head 18 1/4" (50%)
• Eats well about every 2-3 days
• Doesn't like vegetables or fruits, but we're going to stay after it and we will conquer it
• Wants to walk everywhere, especially shopping (her favorite is Lowes-big isles)
• Says Momma, Dada, ball, dog, and lots of other words that we cannot understand
• Points to things and says what they are
• Listens very well to commands, when she wants to
• Dances all the time, loves music, bounces her little body in her car seat when music is on
• Throws the ball pretty well
• Becoming very independent, but still loves for her mommy and daddy to hold her
• Attached to her bunny and rag
• Likes to run around naked after she takes a bath, this has led to accidents at times but she's hard to catch
• 8 teeth, Size 4.5 shoe, 18 month tops, 12 month bottoms, 12 month dresses
• Starting to throw mini fits, has tried to bite twice
  

Oh baby girl how much you have brightened our lives with your smile. You make our hearts smile all day long. You have become a social butterfly lately, which makes us so excited. We are glad that others are able to enjoy your sweet personality and kind heart. You are a determined little girl that knows what you want. We look forward to watching your little body grow along with a sweet heart. May God continue to bless your life and shine his light upon your face.

Pony tail

I did the pig tails on Addison last week, so I tried a single pony tail last night. It stayed up better than the pig tails. I think it may have been the type of pony tail holder I was using.

21 Weeks

I went to the doctors yesterday for another checkup. First the Endo: went really well. A1C was at 5.9 so we made one minor change and should hopefully get me closer to that 5.6 I would love to get to. We'll see in 6 weeks.

On to #2 - OB: the heartbeat looks great. She said that we would definitely go to the 39 week mark before doing the c-section unless the baby decides to come earlier. So we're looking at a due date of December 3rd.

How Far Along: 21 Weeks

Size of baby: 10.5 inches long, 3/4 lb (length of a carrott)
Maternity Clothes: using belly band, some maternity clothes, regular dresses
Gender: Girl
Movement: Oh yeah, she loves to move around in the car with the music on
What I miss: Not much. I'm getting used to being pregnant again, so just going with the flow and enjoying being pregnant.
What I'm enjoying: People are so nice to pregnant women. Love it.

Symptoms: None. This pregnancy has been easy like the first one so far.
Cravings: Salads

ToysRUs

We were sitting around the house this weekend bored, so I thought it would be great to run by Home Goods and ToysRUs just to get out of the house. The Home Goods was for me and ToysRUs was for Miss Addison.

When we got to ToysRUs, Addison had a sensory overload. She was overwhelmed by all of the toys. She was so excited. She wanted to touch everything. Jordan was trying to keep her out of things, and I was just letting her go. She had the best time. She found the balls in the center isle and would throw it down the isle and chase after it. This is one store that kids get to be kids.

We stopped by the tricycles, bicycles, and motorized cars. She thought she needed to get every single one of them.

20 Weeks

How Far Along: 20 Weeks

Size of baby: 10 inches long, 10.5 ounces (size of an cantaloupe)
Maternity Clothes: using belly band, some maternity clothes, regular dresses
Gender: Girl
Movement: Oh yeah, she loves to move around in the car with the music on
What I miss: Not much. I'm getting used to being pregnant again, so just going with the flow and enjoying being pregnant.

Symptoms: None. This pregnancy has been easy like the first one so far.
Cravings: Cereal (Fruit Loops)

Pig Tails - Never thought this would happen

Last night, Jordan went to the Rangers game so it was "girls' night." We had the best time. Addison let me put her hair up in pig tails. The tail on the left was easy but the one of the right took a little more effort and patience. It definitely helped that I had the cartoons on and let her mess with the junk mail. Addison's hair is so fine and soft. When she was a newborn with no hair, I didn't know if I would ever see this day.

She is growing up so fast. I sent Jordan a picture while he was at the game and his response was "What's next? High heels and makeup?" I don't think he's ready for his little girl to grow up.

Today she is 15 months old. Hard to believe. I will try and get some pictures posted and some stats (we go to the doctor next Thursday, so that'll probably be when I get it done).

Trains & Cars

This past weekend, William (nephew) and my mom came to visit us. We had a blast but were extremely exhausted by the end of the weekend. William had been looking forward to coming to see us to go ride the train. So Saturday morning we loaded up the kids and went on the Trinity Railway Express from Irving to downtown Dallas. I think he really enjoyed it.

William looking out the window of the train

Mommy & Addison

William & MeeMaw

William was nice enough to share his Cozy Coot with his "Baby Addison." My mom brought it with her, along with a tricycle. She loves the darn thing. She'll get in and out, in and out. She entertained herself Sunday evening for about 2 hours with the thing. Oh how we love new toys.

It's A Girl

So Jordan and I went to the endocrinologist on Friday to find out if we were going to have a little baby boy or girl. We both were watching the TV screen while the sonogram was going on. They measured the arms, legs, etc. and then there it was. This little baby was definitely a little GIRL!

She is measuring at 9 ounces and everything looks great. She has a four chamber heart, all her fingers and toes. Momma is doing great. We feel so blessed to have a healthy baby girl to be a part of our family. Jordan and I had decided that this child would be the last no matter what the sex. It's hard to believe that this child will make up our family tree for the next 60+ years. Wow! God is so amazing and we feel so blessed to see how family grow.

Hanging Out

Addison has really grown up in the last few weeks. She is starting to become very independent. She wants to do everything (feed herself, push things by herself, etc.). She walks around everywhere and is full speed ahead. You can ask her to do something, such as go find Daddy and she'll do it. She's learning to follow instructions well. I tell her "it's time to take a bath" and off to the bathtub she goes. I'm loving being able to watch her progress. It makes me realize how much she's watching and learning even when I don't think she is.

Discovering rocks at the park - she loved the playground equipment

This is what I found when I was I was washing dishes - Big Helper

Thursday evening I went out to the back porch to work on sanding Addison's new twin bed down so I can paint it. This is what I saw....a baby skunk. What? It seems like every few months we find an animal of some sort in our yard (we back up to a creek). The little guy didn't see me, I think he was very young. I went and got Jordan and of course we had to get him out of the yard. Jordan did a lovely job and getting him over the back fence. I don't know what happened to the little guy, but I was glad to have him out of our backyard.

4th of July Weekend

Our 4th of July weekend was slow but very enjoyable. Jordan had some teaching tests he had to take, so after he was done we just took it slow. While Jordan was taking his test on Saturday morning, Addison and I just hung out in our pajamas. She loves music, and I caught her trying to dance. We'll have to work on our balance.

Sunday, Aunt Katie and Uncle Doug invited us to go to the lake for the afternoon. This was Addison's first time on a boat. Needless to say, she did not like the life jacket. It was all in her face. She couldn't even get her sippy cup up to her mouth, because the life jacket was so scrunched around her neck. She was a trooper, but I think she'll do a lot better in a few years. Thanks Katie and Doug!

Not so happy face

17 Weeks

How Far Along: 17 Weeks

Size of baby: 5 inches long, 5 ounces (size of an turnip)
Maternity Clothes: using belly band, some maternity clothes
Gender: Reveal July 9th (only 6 days away)
Movement: Not confirmed 100%
What I miss: Not much. I'm getting used to being pregnant again, so just going with the flow and enjoying being pregnant.

Symptoms: Forgetfulness
Cravings: Salty things